Justin@VMP
July 25th, 2009, 02:43 PM
I have not had much time to post on the forums with work, family, and the new one on the way, but wanted to let you guys know about some of the parts I have coming out, some of which you may have seen in the recent full page magazine ad.
Some of this stuff I have been wanting to do for a long time but it can be a challenge to bring parts to market that work and are affordable.
The first is a high flow silicone inlet tube that can be used with existing 07-09 CAIs and 2010 GT500s that already have a CAI stock. The logo will not be mandatory for those that like a cleaner look :).
http://vmptuning.com/GT500/proto/vmpsilicone115P.jpg
Due to the molded silicone design it actually makes the S-bend needed to clear the biggest strut tower braces, even the aftermarket FRPP brace that everyone has problems with (shown in pic). And in the event it does rub nothing will be hurt since it is flexible silicone.
What you see here is the prototype, I am going to make some small design changes so it fits better and hopefully will see these in 4-6wks. Expected cost is around $179 for the tube only. There is also a polished 115MM MAF housing shown that is available now.
The next part is a pulley puller and installer tool that actually works! It has taken me a while to work with the right manufacturers and vendors. We found the proper techniques and tooling to make this part the right way and bring it to market at an ultra-competetive price of $99! Like the existing ASP tool sold by myself and other vendors it will grab the pulley by the ribs which does two things, provide equal pulling force for easy removal, and prevents damage of the stock pulley. Unlike some existing tools though, the VMP tool will feature all grade-8 hardware with fine pitch threads and thrust bearings to make removal and installation very easy.
http://vmptuning.com/GT500/proto/newtoolproto.jpg
More info on bolt on replacement nose drives (no more paying an arm+leg for modified stock drives that may fail) and high flow inlet elbows coming soon!
Some of this stuff I have been wanting to do for a long time but it can be a challenge to bring parts to market that work and are affordable.
The first is a high flow silicone inlet tube that can be used with existing 07-09 CAIs and 2010 GT500s that already have a CAI stock. The logo will not be mandatory for those that like a cleaner look :).
http://vmptuning.com/GT500/proto/vmpsilicone115P.jpg
Due to the molded silicone design it actually makes the S-bend needed to clear the biggest strut tower braces, even the aftermarket FRPP brace that everyone has problems with (shown in pic). And in the event it does rub nothing will be hurt since it is flexible silicone.
What you see here is the prototype, I am going to make some small design changes so it fits better and hopefully will see these in 4-6wks. Expected cost is around $179 for the tube only. There is also a polished 115MM MAF housing shown that is available now.
The next part is a pulley puller and installer tool that actually works! It has taken me a while to work with the right manufacturers and vendors. We found the proper techniques and tooling to make this part the right way and bring it to market at an ultra-competetive price of $99! Like the existing ASP tool sold by myself and other vendors it will grab the pulley by the ribs which does two things, provide equal pulling force for easy removal, and prevents damage of the stock pulley. Unlike some existing tools though, the VMP tool will feature all grade-8 hardware with fine pitch threads and thrust bearings to make removal and installation very easy.
http://vmptuning.com/GT500/proto/newtoolproto.jpg
More info on bolt on replacement nose drives (no more paying an arm+leg for modified stock drives that may fail) and high flow inlet elbows coming soon!